G. S. L. City, Nov. 29, 1861.
Pres. George Q. Cannon,
42 Islington, Liverpool, England,
Dear Brother:-Since my last to you, Nov. 12, I have forwarded a letter each to br's Amasaand Charles, in which I advised them, as in my letter to you, that both they and br. Van Cott were at liberty to return home next season. On account of mail uncertainties, I again mention that [gap in typescript], that they may have several chances for receiving timely instruction upon that point.
Through the civil war now raging in the States it is possible that the landing of emigration in the eastern ports may be inexpedient or even prohibited. To provide against so unfavorable a contingency, I wish you to at once institute inquiries relative to forwarding passengers and freight by way of Montreal, L. C., to Chicago; endeavor to learn definitely the relative cost and time between Liverpool and Chicago by the Canada route as contrasted with that of Boston or New York, that in case we are obliged to use it you may be timely advised of the arrangements requisite on account of difference in price, time, &c., to enable the emigration to reach Florence in the latter part of June, time enough to prepare for starting across the plains about the 1st of July.
I have several times sent in various ways for black kid gloves for my own use, but have seldom succeeded in procuring any to suit me; for this reason I wish you to procure for me 1 doz pr's of best French kid gents gloves (goatskin, not sheepskin), assorted sizes, numbers 10, 11, and 12, and forward them by the first trusty responsible person coming all the way through, for changing hands on the route shifts the responsibility, and articles often fail in coming to hand. Draft No 226 for L 7.12.0 favor of Mary Bucklee bondon.
The weather continues unusually mild, and the people are very industriously availing themselves of the facilities thus afforded for supplying themselves with wood, completing numerous improvements, &c. We expect to soon have the theatre inclosed, and hope then to be able to so far complete the building as to have it ready for comfortable use during a portion of the coming winter.
During the 17 days past, States news is enlivened by few thrilling events; at the same time we presume the work there is progressing as rapidly as we are preparing ourselves for the requirements that will be devolved upon us.
Inclosed please find an emigration list and a list of business items. Draft No 218, for L4.3.0, favor of George King, Bottley, Chessembucks, Buckingham Draft No 219, for L8.0.0, favor of Mahala Billings, Mackelsfield, Stafford; Draft No 221, for L8.0.0, favor of Jane Dunn, Kateshill, near Dudley, Worcester; Draft No 222, for L 13.0.0, James Cushing, Wymondham, Norfolk; Draft No 223, for L8.0.0, favor of Margaret Salmon, Barrhead, near Paisley, Scotland; Draft No 224, for L8.0.0, favor of Hugh Evans, Hallywall, Flintshire; Draft No 225, for L2.0.0, favor of Wm. Ringwood, Wymondahm, Norfolk. The amounts of Drafts 219, 221, 223, & 224 are to be placed to their credit for their emigration, and not paid to them.
Br. O. Pratt forwarded 14th May, 1857, a bill of 32 Hymn books, roan, at 1/3 L2.0.0 to be collected from Daniel Tyler, G. S. L. City, "because they were sent in his care to Erastus Snow, St Louis and never delivered." Bro Tyler says they were addressed to the care of John Tayler, New York, and by him delivered to John Taylor, and therefore objects to pay for them.
Sister Donetile Henriod, of this City wishes to visit France; and says that Henry Henriod has paid L30.0.0 into Liverpool Office for his emigration, and that he is willing she should have that money to help her. Please ascertain if such is his desire, and, if so, credit T. in T. a/c with the amount and I will pay her.
Last season you forwarded a list of "Individuals who have shares in the Hand Cart arrangement and amounts deposited at this Office for their emigration for that purpose" to N. V. Jones, but which he did not receive until his arrival here, consequently but few of the persons named in said list received assistance from the Church to emigrate and having been brought in by private conveyance they call upon me to refund the amounts deposited by them in Liverpool Office. Shall I pay them here agreeable to the list (in all L247.2.0) and charge you with the amount?
Draft No 226, for L7.12.0, favor of Mary Bucklee, London.
B. Y.
List of business items.
Your family and friends, the families of br's Lyman and Rich, so far as I know, and the people generally are well, and br's Kimball and Wells are improving health, and expect soon to be able to be out again.
Your Brother in the Gospel,
Brigham Young
Additional
I have previously advised you that it will probably be best for you to release br James S. Brown in time for him to cross the ocean, and be in readiness to assist on this side the water in such department of next year's emigration as your judgement may assign to him. Special notice of br. Lyman's, Rich's, and Van Cotts leave to return home does not in the least preclude or interfere with your granting the same liberty to Br. William Gibson, should you deem it proper, or to any others of the Elders, according to the dictates of the Spirit to you, the circumstances of the case, or your requirements in the emigration next season.
We shall probably send a few Elders from here to your assistance next Spring.
B. Y.